Emotional, Endearing : Eternal on the Water

16, February 2010 By

Wow.

It’s not everyday that I can begin a book review with that word.

eternal on the water reviewThis morning I finished reading the latest release from Joseph Monninger, “Eternal on the Water”.

Wow.

That’s right, I am almost completely speechless. I worry that the words I use to describe this book will not do it justice. This book that is part The Notebook,, part Mr. Hollands Opus, and part Romeo and Juliet.

A love story that is based on Yeti love. Being in a universe, on a continent, in a country, in a state, in a county, on a river, in a small yellow boat. All of these things had to happen in order for Mary Fury and Jonathan Cobb to meet and fall in love.

The love story that transcends borders. Beginning on a river in Maine, to Indonesia, to Yellowstone and back. Their love was so sudden and so right, that they would follow each other anywhere and promise each other anything.

When Mary’s life takes a turn, she vows to bow out gracefully on the river she loves and where they fell in love. She makes Cobb promise that they will return together for one last farewell.

I began crying on page 325 and didn’t stop for 30 minutes after the last page was read.

By far my favorite passage in this book.. “..We don’t fear birth, so why do we fear death so much? No one knows where we were before we came into the world. After we leave the world, we’ll be okay, too.”

Inspiring, emotional, endearing. Three simple words to describe this book.

Because this book touched in a way that not many books have, I want to share it with you, my readers.
I am giving away my copy of Eternal on the Water for your reading pleasure.

To enter you MUST:

  • Leave a comment with your favorite love story.

Extra entries:

  • Link to this blog on your own site
  • Follow through Google Friend Connect
  • Subscribe to this blog

The contest will end February 24th at 3pm EST *Open to US residents only*

“Pedal down, live it all.”

This book can be purchased at Amazon.com

*Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book for review from Simon & Schuster.*

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A Storytime Friend

31, January 2010 By

I’m always on the lookout for great gift ideas that I can use for my kids or the many kids birthday party’s we are invited to. I strive to make it something that they can enjoy for longer than just a few months, adaptability is must have feature.

That’s why I love My Storytime Friends.

Not only will the recipient get an adorable, cuddly teddy bear (which comes in 6 different colors), they will also receive a 32-page hardcover story book.

But the gift doesn’t end there! Attached to each box is a special code that gains you lifetime access to new stories and activities every month on MyStorytimeFriends.com for FREE!

The lifetime membership includes:

  • Narrated online flip-book version of the Book of the Month
  • Printable colored PDF copies of each Book of the Month story plus black and white versions for coloring. Hardcover copies of the books are available to members for just $6.95 with free shipping included.
  • Access to educational, interactive activities on MyStorytimeFriends.com as well as additional offline activities for children and workbooks for parents.
  • Audio-book version of each story that can be uploaded to an iPod or iPhone.

Not only that but kids can visit the “Newstand” to see what their Storytime Friends are up to between books, they can email their favorite characters at the “Post Office” (and get responses), and the online store features fun accessories and outfits that you can purchase.

My favorite feature are the narrated flip-books. My daughter absolutely loves “reading” along.

Check out our Whrrl story about our bear box!

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And GUESS WHAT!?! You have the chance to win your very own kit!

TO ENTER YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Go to the My Storytime Friends online store and leave a comment telling me which outfit you think is the cutest. :)

Extra entries (please leave a separate comment for each):

  • Follow this blog on Google Friend Connect
  • Subscribe by email or RSS (you can do both but it only counts as one entry)
  • Add my button to your blog/site
  • Tweet about this contest using:

@MadHatterMom is giving away a My Storytime Friends Kit!! http://bit.ly/bAvrmr

CONTEST ENDS FEB. 8TH AT 3PM EST

GOOD LUCK!

*Disclosure: I received the above kit for free in order to review and host this giveaway.*>

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The Choice is the book

28, January 2010 By 1 Comment

When I was asked if I wanted to join this blog tour, I hesitated.

I’m super interested in the Amish culture but I thought the book was just going to be a run of the mill romance. Girl loves boy, boy messes up, girl forgives boy, and they live happily ever after.

Thankfully, my curiosity won out and I signed up. Boy am I glad I did!

Suzanne writes a book that is filled with LIFE!

In The Choice you follow the story of Carrie Weaver as she struggles to balance picking up the pieces of her broken heart and finding her way in her Amish faith.

“A tender story of love, forgiveness, and looking below the surface, The Choice uncovers the sweet simplicity of the Amish world-and shows that it’s never too late to find your way back to God.”

If you are looking for a sweet love story that throws a few monkey wrenches at you just when you think you have it figured out, then this is the book for you!

*Warning* This is book one of a new series that Suzanne is writing. Prepare to be hooked!

Sadly, I don’t have a copy to give away BUT that doesn’t mean you still can’t win one.

Enter to win a signed copy of the book! All you have to do is Tweet this:

Psst… pass it on! Join @suzannewfisher for a Book Bomb & Author Talk! Details here http://ow.ly/W84r #thechoice

Also, join the author, Suzanne Woods Fisher, for Author Talk, a LIVE Chat, on Monday, February 15th at 8PM EST for an evening of chatter and fun!

This event acts as the closing ceremony for the BLOG TOUR.

You can hear the story behind The Choice, win some great prizes (Amish cook books, Auntie Anne’s Pretzel gift certificates, Amazon gift certificates), get a sneak peak at her upcoming releases, and join in the chatter! Suzanne will be answering all your burning questions and asking a few of her own. (oh, and hint, hint. Be sure check out Suzanne’s website www.suzannewoodsfisher.com before the party – the answers to the trivia contests can ALL be found on there!)

To participate, simply head to the EVENT PAGE on the 15th, 8 pm EST (7 pm CST, 6 pm MST, 5 pm PST) and join in the conversation. We’ll use the Event Wall to chat (just hit refresh to keep up with the current conversation) and we’ll post all the info and trivia questions in the Description section.

Also – Suzanne will be making a fun announcement about something she’s launching this spring. You won’t want to miss it!Book Bomb and Author's Talk with Suzanne Woods Fisher

*Disclosure: Book received free of charge for participation in blog tour.*

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